JPS6376060A - Data input processing system - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To contrive to improve the working efficiency data input by specifying a specific editing format by data input to a required column of a table, directly inputting and displaying input data to the column concerned, and after inputting required data, editing the data. CONSTITUTION:The specific editing format can be specified in table format data as the specifications of respective columns in the table. In the updating input of data in the table, an input display processing part 30 displays input data in a specified column like a direct input procedure. When input end is specified by the depression of an ENTER key of the like, an editing processing part 31 edites the inputted data by a specified editing format and display on a specified column in the table on the screen is updated by the data of the edited result. Consequently, input operation is easily executed similar to ordinary direct input and data edition can be specified.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Summary] This is a processing method that improves the man-machine interface when inputting tabular data into a computer.

By inputting data into the required column of the table, it is possible to specify a specific editing format, and the input data can be directly input and displayed on the x1461, and after the required data has been input, it can be edited and the edited data can be used to Rewrite the column.

With this method, input can be made directly into the table, making it easier to operate, and editing control functions can be easily configured.

[Industrial application field]

The present invention relates to a processing method for inputting tabular data into a computer.

[Conventional technology]

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the computer.

The processing device 1 receives, through a data input processing section 4, information such as commands and data inputted from an input section 2 such as a keyboard of a terminal device, and stores the data in a buffer 5.

At the same time, data is displayed at a position specified by a cursor or the like on the screen of the output unit 3. The output unit 3 is composed of, for example, a CRT display device.

When an input designation for one data is input from the input unit 2, the data input processing unit 4 writes the data currently input to the buffer 5 and held in an unconfirmed state to, for example, the storage device 6 as a final input. .

For input designation, predetermined control information is sent to the processing device 1 by pressing a control key usually called the ENTER key on the input section 2 .

A typical two-input method is used to enter data to be written and updated in tables.

FIG. 4(a) is a diagram illustrating the so-called direct input method using the screen display of the output section 3.

The figure shows, from left to right, a portion of tabular data having columns for product name, price, and date.

Now, if you want to update the amount in the "Product 2" line, use the input section 2 on the terminal device to move the character cursor (the short underline that indicates the digit position) on the screen of the output section 3. ) to the required digit position in the 5th column as shown in screen (■) in the figure, and input the numerical data of the amount.

The data input processing section 4 receives and processes the data as described above, updates the specified digit position, and displays the sequentially updated number string in the five columns of the table on the screen.

After entering the required number, for example 654567,
To confirm the data as input data, for example, the ENTER key is pressed on the input unit 2.

When the data input processing unit 4 identifies it, it processes the numerical data held in the buffer 5 as update data of the amount,
After completing the processing of the relevant column, the screen becomes, for example, like the screen (■) in the figure (the character cursor is shown as proceeding to the next amount column).

4) is the process flow of the above-mentioned direct input method in the data input processing section 4. In processing step 10, an input request is identified based on the cursor position and a predetermined signal, and in processing step 11, the input is, for example, It is determined whether the ENTER key has been pressed, and if it is inputting data such as letters or numbers, the process proceeds to step 12.

In processing step 12, the input is stored in the buffer 5 as a number string, and in processing step 13, the number string is displayed in the designated field of the table on the screen, and the process returns to processing step 11. In this way, the input numeric string is configured in the buffer 5 and displayed in the table column.

When the ENTER key is pressed, the process proceeds to step 14, where the number string in the buffer 5 is used as update input data for the specified column of the table, and the updated table data is stored in the storage device 6, for example.

In the case of data indicating an amount as described above, for example, expressions such as placing a digit display "," every three digits, deleting "0" in the upper digits than the significant digits, and adding a ¥ symbol are recommended. often used.

This type of representation is also used for other data to make the number string easier to read, so the input number string can be
It would be desirable to automatically edit to such representations. A so-called indirect input method is available to meet such demands.

FIG. 5 fat is a diagram for explaining the indirect input method using the screen display of the output section 3.

The figure shows a partial display of tabular data with the same columns for product name, amount, and date as above, but in the second amount column from the left, the input number string indicating the amount has three digits. A specific editing format must be specified in advance as a table specification, such as inserting a digit "," for each table, deleting the upper "0", and adding a "\" symbol. do.

Now, when updating the amount in the line for "Product 2", operate the input section 2 on the terminal device to move the cursor (as shown in the figure) that is displayed so as to cover each item on the screen of the output section 3. (shown with diagonal lines) to the corresponding 5 column as shown in screen (■) in the figure, and enter the numerical data of the amount.

The data input processing unit 4 receives data as described above, but sequentially displays this numerical data in an input area 18 provided outside the margin, for example, at the lower left of the screen.

When you have finished entering the required numbers, use the input section 2 to enter, for example, ENTE.
When the R key is pressed and the data input processing unit 4 identifies it, it executes editing processing in the specified editing format for the numerical data held in the buffer 5, and displays the results as shown in screen ① in the figure. Write in the designated field inside.

Note that the figure shows that the cursor is moved to the next column as a result.

FIG. 5(b) shows the process flow of the indirect input method in the data input processing unit 4. When the processing block 20 identifies an input request based on the cursor position and a predetermined signal, the input is processed in the processing step 21. For example, it identifies whether the ENTER key is pressed.

If it is data input, the process proceeds to processing step 22, in which the input is stored in the buffer 5 as a number string, and in processing step 23, the number string is displayed in the input area 18 of the screen, and in processing step 2
1, the input numeric string is thus configured in the buffer 5 and displayed in the input area 18. During this time, the table on the screen does not change.

When the ENTER key is pressed, processing proceeds from processing step 21 to processing step 24, where the numeric string in buffer 5 is edited in the specified editing format.

The edited data is outputted to the output unit 3 in a processing step 25, the designation column of the table on the screen is updated and displayed as shown in the screen 2 in the figure, and is stored in the storage device 6 in a processing step 26.

[Problem that the invention seeks to solve]

According to the above-mentioned direct input method, it is easy to operate because you can operate as if you were directly inputting data into the required column of the table on the screen while looking at it, and the processing for that purpose is also relatively simple. There is a problem that automatic editing is not possible as in the case of input.

On the other hand, in the indirect input method, in the input operation, the user moves the line of sight from the required field in the table on the screen to the input area 20, then returns the line of sight to the original field, and the editing result is correctly written in the table. There is a problem in that it is necessary to check the accuracy of the system, which increases the fatigue of the operator.

[Means for solving problems]

FIG. 1 is a process flowchart showing the configuration of the present invention.

The figure shows the processing configuration of the data input processing section 4, where 30 is an input display processing section, 31 is an editing processing section, and 41 to 47
is a processing step.

[For production]

For tabular data, a specific editing format can be specified as a specification for each column of the table.

When updating table data, the input display processing unit 30 displays the input data in a designated column as in the case of the direct input method.

When the end of input is specified by pressing the ENTER key, etc., the editing processing unit 3 edits the input data in the specified editing format, and updates the display in the specified column of the table on the screen with the edited data. .

With this method, the input operation is as easy as conventional direct input, and data editing can be specified.

〔Example〕

In processing step 40 of FIG. 1, when an input request is identified by a predetermined signal such as pressing the "execute" key, and an input field designation is accepted based on the cursor position, in processing step 41, the input field is displayed on the screen. The data display is returned to a simple number string and displayed in input mode.

After that, in processing step 42, it is determined whether the input is, for example, pressing the ENTER key, and if it is data input, processing step 43
, the input is stored in the buffer 5 as a number string, and in processing step 44 the number string is displayed in a designated field on the screen, and the process returns to processing step 42, where the input number string is configured in the buffer 5 and , is displayed in the specified column in the table on the screen.

When the ENTER key is pressed, processing proceeds from processing step 42 to processing step 45, where the number string in buffer 5 is edited in the specified editing format.

The edited result data is displayed in a designated field on the screen in a processing step 46, and stored in the storage device 6 in a processing step 47.

FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating the process of the operation using the screen display of the output unit 3.

The figure shows a part of tabular data that has the same columns for product name, amount, and date as above, and the same editing format as above is specified for the amount column. .

As above, if you update the amount of "Product 2",
In the terminal device, after operating the input unit 2 and moving the cursor on the screen of the output unit 3 to the relevant field as shown in screen send.

In response to this signal, the data input processing unit 4 performs the processing in step 40.41 described above, and as a result, the designation column of the double-sided table is changed to a simple number string of the input mode as shown in screen ■. and a character cursor indicating the input area will be displayed.

Next, when you enter data, the input number will be displayed at the position of the character cursor, as shown in screen ■ (the figure shows the screen after "99" has been input), and the character cursor will advance to the next digit in sequence. It will be done.

When the required numeric input is completed and the ENTER key is pressed, the numeric string in the specified column is edited and a screen like ■ is displayed, and the cursor moves to the next column.

〔Effect of the invention〕

As is clear from the above description, according to the present invention, the input operation is as easy as conventional direct input, and data editing can be specified, which improves the work efficiency of data input. It has significant industrial effects.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Fig. 1 is a flowchart of processing showing the configuration of the present invention, Fig. 2 is an explanatory diagram of the screen of an embodiment of the invention, Fig. 3 is a block diagram of an example of a computer set up, and Fig. 4 is an explanation of the direct input method. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of the indirect input method. In the figure, 1 is a processing device, 2 is an input section, 3 is an output section,
4 is a data input processing unit, 5 is a buffer,
6 is a storage device, 10~14.20~26.40~
47 is a processing step, 18 is an input area, 30 is an input display processing section, and 31 is an editing processing section.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] In a computer configured to display data input from a terminal device on the screen of the terminal device and receive the data as fixed input data by a predetermined specified input, the table of tabular data means (30) for displaying sequentially input data in the column without editing when data is input in a column specifying a specific editing format; and indicating the end of data entry in the column. A data input processing method characterized by comprising means (31) for editing the data input in the column in the specific editing format and displaying the edited data in the column when the specified input is identified.